What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?

The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for

providing extensive information about lands and people

Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

The population tended to be small.

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

The Five Pillars of Faith, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar because

serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

recorded existing laws for all to see

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth

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What effect did the geography of ancient Greece have on its early development?
The mountainous terrain led to the creation of independent city-states.
Abundant natural resources encouraged self-sufficiency.
A lack of natural seaports limited communication.
An inland location hindered trade and colonization.
2
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the establishment of permanent settlements
3
Marco Polo and Ibn Battuta are best known for
providing extensive information about lands and people
leading religious movements
exploring the Western Hemisphere
opening trade between Africa and Japan
4
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
The population tended to be small.
Society was highly industrialized.
The concept of private property was important.
There was a system of mass production.
5
Which religions were founded in India?
Hinduism & Buddhism
Buddhism & Judaism
Hinduism & Islam
Judaism & Christianity
6
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
7
Which religions began in Israel (Judea)?
Buddhism & Islam
Christianity & Islam
Islam & Hinduism
Judaism & Christianity
8
Judaism and Christianity are similar because they
promote the practice of polygamy
are monotheistic
stress belief in reincarnation
base their beliefs on the Koran
9
One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of
the concept of zero
a republic form of government
the printing press
the process of making silk
10
Which of these religions is NOT an Abrahamic religion?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
11
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with climatic diversity
areas with abundant mineral resources
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
12
Mansa Musa’s pilgrimage to Mecca demonstrates that he practiced
Sikhism
animism
Islam
Buddhism
13
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have a strong oral history
come into frequent contact with other groups
have extended families
adhere to traditional social values
14
What is the oldest still-existing religion?
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
15
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
are polytheistic religions
have roots in Judaism
originate in Mecca
16
The Five Pillars of Faith, the Ten Commandments, and the Eightfold Path are similar because
offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings
were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
17
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
18
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
established a class structure for society
consist of prayers for salvation
are guidelines for living
promise a happy and easy life
19
The trans-Saharan trade carried out by West African civilizations was primarily based on an exchange of
ivory and silk
gold and salt
hardwoods and animal skins
silver and tea
20
Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions
provide followers with a rigid social caste system
stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
practice a belief in many gods
look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs

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